Distraction A Problem?
Here Are Ten Easy Solutions!"
© 2006 - 2009 Kendall SummerHawk
"Kendall, how DO you get it all done?!"
I hear this question all the time. At first I didn't see what the big deal was and lightly shrugged the question off. But over time, I see that how I run my business is VERY different than how a lot of people run theirs.
So I sat down one day and quickly listed off all of the little habits, behaviors and strategies I use on a daily basis. When I sat back and looked at the list I realized it WAS a big deal!
The daily actions I was taking for granted were the very things most business owners were forgetting about or struggling with.
As I began to share these same habits with my Brand Authenticity members and Platinum clients, they too, started seeing powerful results in their ability to be creative, make profitable decisions, stay calmer throughout their day, and have more energy to focus on achieving their goals.
So here are ten of the things I do to make running my business smooth, fun and to keep me focused on my high-payoff activities...enjoy!
* Make a daily list of your high-payoff actions and work the list IN ORDER.
* Don't answer the phone except for once or twice a day (I know this sounds radical but trust me, you'll thank me when you see how much more you get done when you ignore your phone!).
* Batch emails and phone calls (yes, even from your team). Batching might well be the 9th wonder of the world! My team currently only sends me a "batch" (thinking "grouping of questions" here) on Tuesday and Thursday.
* Commit to taking ONE marketing action each day.
* Do the big stuff first (the little stuff will fit its way in).
* Put time for YOU first in the morning. For me, this is time with my horses. It means I have less time to work which demands that I be more productive!
* Don’t look at anything that pulls your energy down (be ruthless about this!). For example, I don't see the unsubscribe emails or anything that is negative. This includes not wasting time on complaining or whining about things like the dry cleaner or the rude driver. This is a HUGE time waster!
* If there’s a problem, focus on how to positively solve it instead of churning on how unfair or ridiculous it is. This one action alone has saved me HOURS every week, not to mention has helped me stay positive, upbeat and happy while I work. Sound silly? Happy people get more done!
* Hire out house cleaning, grocery shopping and errands. This costs very little (you can ask a high school student or a retired person) but saves you tons of hours and energy you can use for things you love to do or that make you mo'ney.
* Set bold, outrageous in/come goals. Creating a Bold Mo'ney Goal will get you to pay attention to what pays off, not just pay attention to what is asking for your attention.
My coaching request for you is to pick one item from this list and implement it immediately. Then, next week, choose a new item. In as little as ten weeks you can set new habits that keep you focused on achieving your vision of a "money AND soul" based business!
About the author:
Kendall SummerHawk, the "Horse Whisperer for Business" delivers smart, savvy ways entrepreneurs can turn their hectic business into a smooth-running, fun, 6-figure money-making dream. To learn more about her book, Brilliance Unbridled, and sign up for more FREE tips like these, visit her site at http://www.kendallsummerhawk.com
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